Proper Pub Grub

Learn to cook proper pub grub

Learn how to prepare and cook proper pub grub, then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

The classes take place in our stunning country kitchen with breathtaking views of Swinton Estate Grounds and Yorkshire Dales.

We always encourage a hands on approach within the classes and all ingredients and equipment will be provided.

Recipes may include venison, cabbage and truffle, Thai mussels, orange semolina cake, wild mushroom risotto, twice baked cheese soufflé

£185 per person

Your course may feature

  • Timing the meal correctly
  • Suet pastry making
  • Fish preparation
  • Preparation and cooking of meat
  • Preparing pie fillings
  • Bread Making

Upcoming dates

  • 6th April 2025
  • 1st June 2025

FAQs

Please arrive at the Swinton Park Hotel reception for tea and coffee served from 9:30am.

Most half-day cookery courses start at 10:00am and finish around 1:30pm. Full-day courses start at at 10:00am and finish around 3:00pm. 

During half-day and full-day courses, lunch will be served consisting of dishes you've prepared during the event. Should you have any special dietary requirements or allergies please let us know so that we can ensure these are accommodated.

All required ingredients and equipment will be provided as part of your course. You don't need to bring anything extra - just yourself. 

Yes! When you finish the course, you'll receive a copy of all the recipes you learned to use at home. 

Your course will take place at Swinton Cookery School:

Swinton Cookery School
Swinton Park
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4JH
United Kingdom

Swinton Cookery School is a relaxed, open demonstration kitchen housed in a converted Georgian stable wing adjacent to Swinton Park hotel.

From classic baking to Sunday roasts, there’s a cookery course to suit everyone. So if you are beginner with a keen interest or a professional, broadening their knowledge, join us at Swinton and fall in love with cooking all over again.

Our standard terms and conditions apply.

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